This is an increase over the month before when $1.2 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Decatur have paid $13.1 million in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Municipal Sales Tax is collected for municipal governments' use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
Municipal Sales Tax collected in Decatur in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| July | $1,207,480 | 2.1 |
| June | $1,182,260 | 4.1 |
| May | $1,135,530 | -1.2 |
| April | $1,149,420 | 25.8 |
| March | $913,545 | -2.7 |
| February | $938,656 | -26.1 |
| January | $1,269,780 | 18.1 |
| December 2021 | $1,075,310 | 4 |
| November 2021 | $1,033,680 | -2.3 |
| October 2021 | $1,058,330 | -2.6 |
| September 2021 | $1,087,120 | 1.7 |
| August 2021 | $1,069,250 | -4 |
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